Ivy House, Loughkeen, Carrig, Birr, Co Offaly

Sherry FitzGerald Fogarty take great pleasure in presenting Ivy House to the market a truly impressive and elegant family residence set on 1.03 acres of private gardens and, in a country setting, yet convenient to Birr & Nenagh. Built originally in 1958 Ivy House has a floor area of approx. 199 sq. mts/2,142 sq. ft., with all rooms superbly appointed and truly a deeply comfortable country house. This beautiful home was completely re-modelled in 2008, and every detail was renewed and upgraded. It is presented for sale in perfect condition. A stunning home it features an electric Aga, a bespoke handmade kitchen, all new windows and doors, hardwood floors, multi fuel stoves, a conservatory & a simply stunning garden to name just a few. The location is so scenic just opposite Lockeen Church, close to Birr, and within striking distance of Lough Derg and its many villages, Terryglass, Dromineer, & Garrykennedy all boasting wonderful restaurants. Accommodation comprises, an entrance hall, a sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen with dining area, a study, a conservatory, a ground floor bedroom with shower room just off, and a boot room. At first floor level there are four bedrooms and a beautiful family bathroom. The master bedroom has an en suite and a walk-in wardrobe. Each room is beautifully appointed, and all have wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The internal layout could easily adapt to accommodate a granny flat/independent living unit at ground floor level, if needed. Outside there is a large garage, a power room, and a covered BBQ area. All so important and useful to the house. There is a south facing patio to the front, whilst to the rear the patio is north west facing and bordered by established Pleached Lime trees and mature box balls. A secret opening in the hedge leads to the breath-taking garden. A wonderful space that has struck the correct balance between being a gardening haven, with every imaginable flower & shrub, whilst also truly embracing biodiversity & sustainability. It features a Polydome greenhouse, a fruit garden, fruit trees, (some originated from Seed Savers) a pond, a vegetable garden, and a private walk. Viewing highly recommended and by prior appointment. Please call Julie Fogarty 0505 21192. Entrance Hall 3.77m x 1.19m. Hardwood Oak floor with matwell Dining Room 4.92m x 4.06m. Beautiful stone fireplace with insert stove French doors to rear garden with mature box hedging and established Bleach trees Recessed display cabinet & hardwood flooring Sitting Room 4.70m x 3.66m. White marble fireplace with wood burning stove Hardwood floor. wall lights, & curved bay to one side. Kitchen 5.54m x 4.06m. Stunning bespoke kitchen remodeled in 2007 Electric Aga cooker in classic cream finish. (Run on night rate electricity) Contrasting painted and natural wood units with a larder unit & a Belfast sink. Ceramic tiled floor Porch 1.78m x 1.19m. Glazed porch with access to front garden. Marble tiled floor Study 3.04m x 2.62m. Brick fireplace with wood burning stove Conservatory 3.86m x 3.25m. Terracotta tiled floor French doors to front garden Shower Room 1.57m x 1.50m. WC, WHB & Power shower. Ceramic tiling Bedroom 1 2.62m x 1.96m. Small quite room and very useful at ground floor level. Boot Room 3.62m x 2.09m. Great range of units Plumbed for washing machine and dryer SSS & door to rear garden Central vacuming system located here. First Floor Stairs to first floor with polished Teak handrail Bedroom 2 4.10m x 3.44m. Large bedroom with carpet floor, wall lights, walk in wardrobe and en-suite shoer room. En-Suite 1.46m x 2.51m. Ceramic tiling & power shower Walk in Wardrobe 2.51m x 1.45m. With shelves & hanging rails. Bedroom 3 3.04m x 2.67m. Currently in use as a study, with floor to ceing book cases. Bedroom 4 3.66m x 3.04m. Built in wardrobe. Bedroom 5 3.04m x 2.24. Wood flooring and wall lights Bathroom 4.31m x 2.62m. Painted wainscoting & beautiful country feel Jacuzzi bath, WHB in stand. Timber floor Linen cupboard .92m x 3.00m. Linen cupboard with great shelving and storage Garage/Store Ideal for convince to domestic use as a games room or gym Heating installed Newly roofed Fuel sore to back of boiler house and hen house on gardens BBQ area and potting terrace